Radiation Therapist

US Oncology Inc.; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 104,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Bonus after 12 months

Bonus after 18 months

Relocation assistance

Medical/dental/vision

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center in Eugene, Oregon is seeking a Radiation Therapist to accurately deliver ionizing radiation per prescribed treatment plans. The role supports a multidisciplinary oncology team and involves treatment delivery, parameter entry, and participation in student instruction.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited RT program with ARRT (or OBMI) licensure and BLS. Relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• ARRT license required at start date; OBMI license may be required.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and record radiation therapy treatments under supervision of Radiation Oncologist.
• Enter and maintain patient treatment parameters in EMR.
• Assist in training newly hired therapists and students.
• Maintain accurate scheduling and billing information.
• Interpret computerized treatment plans and ensure safety.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Operate Varian accelerators (Halcyon, Trilogy, TrueBeam) and IMRT/SRS workflows.

Skills

Radiation therapy

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited RT program

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Varian linear accelerators

AR IA/ARIA

GE CT Simulator

AlignRT

HDR unit (Nucletron)

Job description

Overview

The Willamette Valley Cancer Institute and Research Center is looking for a Radiation Therapist to join our team in Eugene, Oregon. We offer cutting edge treatments and services to each patient. Our multidisciplinary Radiation Oncology team puts each patient at the forefront of our care, with safety as our top priority. The Radiation Therapist is responsible for accurately administering therapeutic doses of ionizing radiation according to the approved prescription of the Radiation Oncologist.

The general pay scale for this position at WVCI is $50.00-$81.00 The actual hiring rate is dependent on many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experience, education, job/position responsibilities, location, work performance, internal equity,etc.

• $2,500 sign-on bonus after 90 days
• $2,500 bonus after 12 months
• $5,000 bonus after 18 months

Relocation assistance is available for candidates relocating to the area; details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Employment Type: Full Time, 1.0 FTE (40 hrs/week)

Benefits: M/D/V, Life Ins., 401(k), paid time off

Location: Eugene, OR

Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record.
• Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Current Equipment:
• Three Varian linear accelerators: Halcyon, Trilogy and TrueBeam
• GE 580 Optima CT Simulator
• Nucletron microSelection HDR unit
• ARIA record and verify system
• AlignRT
• Procedures include but are not limited to:
• 3D-conformal therapy
• IMRT
• FSRT
• SBRT
• DIBH
• SRS

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• Bachelor Degree preferred
• OBMI License at time of Start Date – ARRT license Required
• BLS Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment and requires significant interaction with management, staff and external auditors and clients. Work will require frequent travel by automobile.

The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.